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Journey Jots #71

By Rachel

published 03/09/2025

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Greetings! Welcome to this week’s Journey Jots #71 newsletter!

In this weekly recap, I’m sharing latest news from life and blog, sustainable and eco-friendly home decor, Spring decorating tips, some favorite finds from the week, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #71!

Journey Jots #71

Hello, guys!

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How are you? How was your week? Do have anything fun planned for Spring?

I love hearing from you and learning what’s new in your world. Let me know in the comments!

Life Lately

It was a pretty quiet week overall! We got hit with a whopping March blizzard last Wednesday with about 9 inches of snow. The wind was just crazy! We haven’t had a good ol’ fashioned Midwest blizzard like that in years so honestly it was kinda neat.

The snow should all be melted again by later in the week as we have warmer temperatures coming!

Miss Molly’s newest joy is sitting in the sun that comes in the front door in the afternoon:) Look at her…just taking it all in. We could all stand to sit in the sun for a few minutes, you know?!

I’ve been a busy bee putting up all my Spring decor over the past week or so! Stay tuned for how it all comes together but here’s a sneak peek:)

Finally, our uncle sent me this photo from Florida the other day. He went down to the beach for sunrise and it’s just SO pretty! We’re hoping to get down there in July for a visit and to go saltwater fly fishing for some neat fish!

Weekly Shopping Finds- Favorite Sustainable Home Products

This hand soap is made with plant based cleaners and smells so good!
THE BEST laundry strips. I’ve used these for almost two years now and will never go back to other laundry soap.
These wool dryer balls are amazing. I always opt for them!
I use this plant based all-purpose cleaner for bathroom and kitchen cleaning.
Grove Co. has such good stuff including the dish soap and dishwasher pods.
Opt for a re-usable wood dish brush!
I’ve used this washing machine cleaner for a year now and it works so well! They also have dishwasher cleaner.

On the Blog-Journey Jots #71

This past Thursday I shared a brand new post all about the correlation between vintage decor and sustainability. I shared my thoughts on why vintage is an eco-friendly choice for home decor over ‘new’ and how it contributes to a sustainable lifestyle!

Going along with the sustainable lifestyle, in this post, I share 5 of my favorite eco-friendly cleaning products! These brands are clean, healthy, and safe for my family as well as the environment.

Finally, I think most of us have Spring on the brain lately! These simple Spring decor ideas on a budget will give you practical and frugal tips on styling your home for the season.

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing a new post on how I styled the fireplace mantel for Spring using pieces from my milk glass collection! Then, in a few weeks, come back for a thrifting roundup where I’ll be showcasing a handful of my most popular thrift posts.

Also, if you have any specific topics or things you want me to cover, send me an e-mail! I’d be happy to oblige.

There is a ton of fun content coming your way. Be sure you are subscribed to my e-mail so you are the first to know about new posts and merchandise updates!

The Antiqued Journey Shop

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Inspiring Content from Around the Web

This read on ‘How to Find Meaning in Life’s Mundane Seasons’ was super inspiring.
Be educated on what PFAS are and what to do about them
Learn how to make DIY flowering branches using tissue paper!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #71

Thank you so much for being here and joining me! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Have a lovely week ahead!

Mindful Living Tip of the Week: ‘ I gently move along anything lingering in my mind that is causing anxiety, panic, or stress. I let it move into frame and then peacefully move out, returning to my breath in the present moment.’

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